Whether you’re a home owner or a renter, home security should always be front of mind.
But depending on your circumstances, your security needs may be significantly different to others. Here are some expert tips to help make your home as secure as possible. Re-key those locks Don’t assume that every former owner or renter of your new home is as trustworthy as you are. Unless your property is brand new, who knows how many sets of keys exist? If you’re a renter, dozens of people may have lived there before you moved in. No one except you should have the keys to unlock your house, so it’s worthwhile getting the locks re-keyed as soon as you move in. You should speak to your landlord or the property manager to ensure this is done. You could also install a SMART lock which can be controlled by either an app or by keying in a secured pin number. Get to know your neighbours The apartment boom in most capital cities has changed the way many people live. In buildings with dozens of apartments the sense of community can be lost, with residents and tenants keeping to themselves and not getting to know their neighbours, despite the fact that they spend hours every day just a few metres away. So don’t be a stranger. Get to know the people who live in the apartments near yours, and introduce them to your partner and children, face-to-face. That way, if a stranger is attempting to gain access to your apartment, there’s a good chance someone will notice and either intervene or call the police. Hide your key It’s truly staggering how many people still hide a spare key in a pot plant by the front door, beneath a door mat or inside an easily accessible electrical box. Where’s the first place a burglar is going to look? If you have a yard or live in the country, consider putting a spare key inside a key safe box. For apartment dwellers, a magnetic key box that attaches to the underside of your car is a great idea, and keeps your spare key out of sight. Get insurance If a burglar does find a way into your house, you don’t want to be lumped with the full cost of paying for everything they carry out with them. The cost of computers, iPads, smartphones, jewellery, TVs, cash and other easily pawned items quickly adds up, so it pays to get insurance. Homeowners will usually have those items covered under their home and contents insurance, but it’s worth checking. Renters can take out contents insurance to cover the items they own in the property. Most policies will also cover your items for fire damage and other events. Original Article Here: 5 Expert Security Tips to Protect your Home Related Article Here: Tips: Home Security & Burglary Prevention Seeking a help for your home security? Visit Locksmith Pro Berwyn anytime!
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AuthorDon Carliasle - Owner of Locksmith Pro Berwyn Archives
June 2017
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